SHBHCUT010 — Create haircuts using tracks and carving

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38 assessable components: 5 elements (22 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Source or create designs for hair tracks and carvings.

1.1Seek information on current and emerging trends for tracks and creative hair carvings.
1.2Source existing designs to meet preferences of a range of clients.
1.3Create own designs in response to client requests or to extend current designs on offer.
1.4Use designs when working with clients, adapting to suit client preferences.

2 Consult with client on design preferences.

2.1Determine, through discussion and questioning client preferences, and expectations of desired design.
2.2Use visual aids to share both sourced and own designs and discuss any desired adaptions.
2.3Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics.
2.4Consider all factors to visualise, communicate and recommend designs appropriate for the client.
2.5Obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended designs for hair tracks and carvings.

3 Select equipment and prepare for service.

3.1Select and prepare clippers and other equipment according to planned design.
3.2Select and attach appropriate sized clipper attachments to achieve tracks and carvings.
3.3Apply wraps to ensure client protection and safety.

4 Carve tracks and designs into hair.

4.1Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout service according to organisational procedures.
4.2Position and adjust client head and neck during service to enable access and achieve correct placement of all design features.
4.3Use appropriate starting point and follow a logical pattern to ensure correct placement of design on head.
4.4Use a smooth and fluid freehand carving action to create proportionate features for tracks and carvings.
4.5Incorporate tracks and creative carvings into haircut structure for best visual effect.
4.6Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures.

5 Review service.

5.1Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.
5.2Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair design appearance.
5.3Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication.
5.4Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products.

Performance evidence

source at least six different designs for hair tracks and carvings from at least three different sources and compile a portfolio for future use
consult with at least four clients to determine design preferences and incorporate tracks and creative carvings into haircut structure to their satisfaction
across the above four clients, cumulatively cover: - two different track designs - two different creative carving designs.

Knowledge evidence

sources of creative track and carving designs
methods used to visually share designs with clients
characteristics of the following hair features and how these will impact on finished hair tracks and carvings: - natural hair types: - European - Asian - Euro-Asian - African - hair texture: - coarse - medium - fine - hair movement: - straight - wavy - natural curl - chemical curl or waves - natural distribution and growth patterns of hair: - crown area - hairline - neckline - cowlicks (whorls)
key features of different types of tools used to create hair tracks and carvings and techniques for using each: - clippers - scissors - razors - precision trimming tools
relationship between size of the clipper or trimmer attachment and effects on hair tracks and carvings
starting point and sequencing of carving patterns and the impact on the finished result of the design
maintenance requirements for clippers; when and how to clean, oil and adjust blades
cleaning techniques and uses of cleaning and disinfection products for haircutting equipment
basic aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations for: - hygiene and infection control - skin penetration - use of razor types, with emphasis on the prohibition of straight razor use
industry practices and organisational procedures for: - client comfort, safety and hygiene with particular emphasis on: - using gowns to protect client clothes - monitoring client comfort - preventing cross-transmission of infection between customers - work health, safety and hygiene for haircutting, with particular emphasis on: - using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury - using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate clippers and razors to avoid fatigue and injury - preventing cross-transmission of infection during customer contact - minimising product wastage - waste disposal with particular emphasis on environmentally sound disposal methods for hair waste.

Foundation skills

Oral communication skills: ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to effectively interact with client and meet their needs; clearly represent carved designs to clients.
Numeracy skills: visually estimate size and proportion of carved design features.
Planning and organising skills: manage own timing and productivity to complete haircuts within organisational service times.

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What does an assessment tool for SHBHCUT010 need to cover?

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